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About divadiversion

Creative procrastinator. Cock eyed optimist. Family historian - with the story being the important part. Quilt coach, lecturer and creator. Scrapbooker, card maker. Modern vintage. Wine lover. Explore new places, let's travel - let's go!

Yo-yos a Go Go!

Posted on November 13, 2017 by divadiversion

Several years ago (more than 10), while my mom was working, she indicated that she was bored when she came home and needed something to do with her hands so she would not snack.  Mama Lou is a petite woman, … Continue reading →

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Richmond Quilters Guild Show Post Script

Posted on October 10, 2017 by divadiversion

When I entered my quilt into the show, I also entered a couple of garments.  One of the garments was a pieced vest I did several years ago.  Initially it was going to be a long tunic.  Then I changed … Continue reading →

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Richmond Quilters Guild Quilt Show

Posted on September 25, 2017 by divadiversion

This is the first time I’ve entered a quilt in a show to be judged.  Over the years I have had the chance to view dozens of shows, from an International show in Houston, to local shows in Northern Virginia … Continue reading →

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In the beginning…

Posted on September 13, 2017 by divadiversion

  Oh those first efforts. The very first effort was a biscuit quilt.  You know, the kind where you stuff each little pillow like biscuit and sew them together.  Well, the first one must have weighed 80 lbs.  The recipient … Continue reading →

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Spring in the Air

Posted on July 7, 2017 by divadiversion

We all get them, you know the incentive patterns that come with the invitations to subscribe to the quilting magazines.  Some are pretty basic, others enticing, but this one I saved.  I saved it for a couple of years.  And … Continue reading →

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Gabryella

Posted on May 29, 2017 by divadiversion

It had been a long long time since I had been asked how much I charged for a quilt.  Honestly, I didn’t have a very good answer…in fact I had no answer other than “I’m not sure”.  The man wanted … Continue reading →

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Asian Tiles and a Bonus

Posted on May 9, 2017 by divadiversion

For many years I have collected Asian inspired fabrics.  I love them!  The colors,  the subject matter, the lines and the feel of most of these fabrics just inspires me.  These fabrics have inspired me so much that about 10 … Continue reading →

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February Finishes and Lessons Learned

Posted on March 10, 2017 by divadiversion

February.  The shortest month of the year.  Some years it feels like an eternity before it will end with all the cold and snow.  This year however…hikes, and walks and 70 degree days.  Whodathunk! So time in the sewing room … Continue reading →

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Orphan blocks and January finishes

Posted on February 21, 2017 by divadiversion

One of the things I love about going to guild is the different ways they approach fundraising.  I’ve been to a couple of groups over the years that do an auction.  “One mans trash is another mans treasure” is the … Continue reading →

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And We’re Off! Welcome 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 by divadiversion

Do you love lists?  I love lists.  Every year I make a new one.  Or two.  Or several.  This year is no different.  What an ambitious set of lists I have!  According to my lists I’m going to make some … Continue reading →

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